Argentina · Performances

Buenos Aires Shore Excursion: El Querandi Tango and Dinner Show

4 Hours Round trip from Buenos Aires Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Evening shore excursion to historic El Querandí in Buenos Aires
  • 02 Three-course dinner with Argentine wine, soft drinks, and coffee or tea
  • 03 Live tango show showcasing the history of tango and Buenos Aires
  • 04 Atmospheric venue styled like an early 1900s tango bar
  • 05 Performances by four tango couples and live musicians
  • 06 Port pickup included for added convenience

Make the most of your time in Buenos Aires with an evening shore excursion that pairs one of the city’s most iconic cultural traditions with a classic dinner show experience. At historic El Querandí, step into an atmospheric tango venue and enjoy a night of music, dance, and Argentine hospitality.

Before the performance, sit down to a three-course dinner with soft drinks, wine, and coffee or tea. Then watch a live tango show tracing the history of tango and Buenos Aires, with talented dancers and musicians bringing the story to life on stage.

Decorated like an old tango bar of the early 1900s, this historic site will make you feel like you've been transported back to the height of tango at the turn of the century.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Buenos Aires
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Cruise Ship Terminal

When your cruise ship docks in Buenos Aires you will be picked-up at the Port and your guide will accompany you to El Querandí, a fashionable 1867 tango venue in the city's Recoleta district. Decorated like an old tango bar of the early 1900s, this historic site will make you feel like you've been transported back to the height of tango at the turn of the century.

El Querandi

Before the evening tango show begins, dine on a three-course meal of international and Argentine dishes, and taste several Argentine wines from the famous Finca Flichman. Plus, enjoy coffee and a glass of sparkling wine. Featured below is a sample menu, offering many choices for a starter, main course and dessert.
The exciting show begins around 10:15pm, highlighting the history of tango and Buenos Aires from 1860 to the present. Prepare to be delighted by the fiery performances on stage as four couples demonstrate their remarkable moves while tango musicians sing and play the accordion, piano, violin and bass. You'll be blown away by the skill of some of the best dancers in the city!
This excursion concludes within a 15-minute taxi ride to the cruise port, so you determine the time you return to your ship in Buenos Aires. Please allow yourself ample time to enjoy the excursion and ensure your timely return to the port. This excursion is not covered by our worry-free policy.

Sample menu (choice of one each):

Entrance:

  • Starter Plate of cold meats and cheese 
  • Mozzarella capresse 
  • Stuffed pastry 
  • Creamy soup 
  • Caesar salad 
  • Ranch salad

Main course: 

  • Florentine crepe (with spinach and creamed mushroom sauce)
  • Vegetable ravioli with fileto sauce Mediterranean sole (champignon, tomatoes, pepper, onions, black olives, garlic and basil)
  • Portuguese chicken (peppers, onions, garlic, tomato sauce; with noisette potatoes and parsley)
  • Beefsteak with French fries Cremolata bondiola (grilled pork with citrus peel, garlic and parsley; served with pumpkin puree)

Dessert: 

  • Chocolate mousse 
  • Soft cheese with dulce de batata 
  • Fruit salad Ice cream 
  • Homemade custard with cream or dulce de leche Rice pudding

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Buenos Aires 1 city · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Dinner
  • Soft drinks
  • 1 bottle of wine for every 2 people
  • 1 cup of coffee or tea
  • Port pickup

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities
  • Port drop-off
  • This excursion is not covered by our worry-free policy

Know before you go

  • WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • Please note: tour operator does not have the capacity to look after customers with luggage
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • We suggest you to confirm the booking details with us prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.
  • Meet your guide at the cruise port.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Buenos Aires, AR
Tour start
Buenos Aires, AR
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 hours finish where they began, in Buenos Aires.

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